OUR BONAIRE · ISLAND STORIES
A little more
of Bonaire.
What to do on Bonaire? These are our tips: a table by the sea, wind in your sail, a day without a plan. Stories to help you make the island your own.
Start here · your week on Bonaire
One week on Bonaire, at your own pace
A good week needs room to change your mind. This flexible outline brings together our island tips and time to enjoy the villa with the people you came with.
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From a Lac Bay barbecue to an evening in Kralendijk.
Food & drinks
Thursday Table BBQ at Hang Out Beachbar
Thursday is a good day to gather everyone around one table. At Hang Out Beachbar, the Table BBQ combines a shared meal with the breeze of Lac Bay.
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Sunday Beach Party at Hang Out
Sunday at Hang Out is one of our picks for a lively afternoon by Lac Bay. Leave room in the day for music, conversation and a change of pace.
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Dinner at It Rains Fishes in Kralendijk
It Rains Fishes is one of our dinner suggestions in Kralendijk. Add a walk along the waterfront and let the meal be the main event of the evening.
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Food & drinks
A taste of Rincón: Cadushy and Posada Para Mira
Swap the beach for an afternoon in Rincón. Discover cactus liqueur at Cadushy, then settle in for a local lunch at Posada Para Mira.
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Catch the wind, find a beach or take the helm.
On the water
Ocean Oasis: a sunbed, the sea and a whole day off
Settle into a sunbed or cabana at Ocean Oasis, take your time over lunch and stay for Friday drinks as your beach day turns into evening.
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On the water
Renting a boat with Palm Boats on Bonaire
Seeing Bonaire from the water gives a familiar coastline a new perspective. Palm Boats is our suggestion for a rental trip, with or without a captain.
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On the water
Windsurfing at The Frans Paradise on Bonaire
Bonaire’s trade winds are part of island life. At The Frans Paradise on Lac Bay, learning to use them can become a highlight of your stay.
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On the water
Klein Bonaire: a water taxi to a day in the blue
Take Epic’s water taxi to Klein Bonaire. A pale beach, your snorkel and a well-packed bag are the makings of a wonderfully simple day.
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On the water
1000 Steps: a staircase to the blue
A pale coral beach, blue water and a staircase with a story. At 1000 Steps, the scenery starts well before you put on your mask.
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On the water
Bonaire below the surface: more than 85 dive sites
More than 85 dive sites, with 54 accessible from shore. Bonaire gives a diving holiday a remarkable sense of freedom.
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On the water
Sail into the evening with Epic
Leave the coast behind and let the evening unfold. Epic offers a shorter sunset outing or a longer afternoon with snorkelling and dinner.
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A closer look at the island’s wildlife and landscapes.
Nature & island
Visiting Donkey Sanctuary Bonaire
Donkey Sanctuary offers a different side of Bonaire: an outing centred on animals and their care. It is one of our suggestions between beach and sea days.
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Salt pans and flamingos in southern Bonaire
White salt mountains, open water and a broad horizon give southern Bonaire a character of its own. Take a slow drive and leave time to observe.
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Between roots and water: Bonaire’s mangroves
Paddle into the green heart of Lac Bay and discover why Mangrove Maniacs works to restore this remarkable forest between land and sea.
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Ideas to start with, and room to make the week your own.
Plans & tips
One week on Bonaire, at your own pace
A good week needs room to change your mind. This flexible outline brings together our island tips and time to enjoy the villa with the people you came with.
Read the story: One week on Bonaire, at your own paceOur own selection for Villa Aventura guests. We check practical details with providers; always review their latest schedules and conditions before visiting.